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Wearable sensors can be used in different sports
and occasion. Wearable devices are gaining attention in research activities.
Increasing adoption of different type of wearable devices in healthcare and
fitness is one of the major driver of this market. With the miniaturization
model and falling prices, more number of sensors are expected to be in use in
the forecast period. These sensors are used in many of the different devices
like watch, smart phones, VR headsets, jewelry and many more. The key factor
for the growth of the market is small size, easy of handling and low cost.
Motion sensors are the widely used type of wearable devices. A motion sensor is
a device that can sense physical movement and used in the fitness activity. The
global wearable sensors devices market is majorly driven by increasing
prevalence of diseases like diabetes, obesity and other heart diseases.
Increasing geriatric population across the globe has led to increase the
incidents of heart disease. Additionally, advantages such as continuous
monitoring, increasing government support, and increasing healthcare
expenditure have fuelled the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Race to find the cost-effective alternatives has increases the competition
between manufacturers and is the key challenge for them. High cost of wearable
products and regulatory issues may slow the growth of the market during the
forecast period.

A number of companies are involved in the
manufacturing of the wearable sensors. The companies have adopted the organic
strategy of product launch and acquisition to gain the market. Many companies
are operating in the market, however, the major companies dominated the major
share in the market due to well-developed brand identity. Some major companies
are focusing on development of new and advanced products to gain the market
share. Whereas, some are has used the technique of acquisition and collaboration
to gain the market.

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Being a competitive market, a number of different
manufacturer are focusing on the product launch, and acquisition for the market
development. Some of the latest development in the market are-

March 2017, Breg, Inc.,
manufactures and markets sports medicine products and services for orthopedic
patient care. The company also offers workflow management software for durable
medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. The company launched
Breg Flex the first mobile health solutuion design to facilitate and improve
patients’ at-home recovery following orthopedic surgery

Oct 2014, Medtronic Inc. announced
the U.S. launch of the SEEQ Mobile Cardiac Telemetry (MCT) System, which is
used in the monitoring of the cardiac diseases. Additionally, in June 2014, the
company has completed the acquisition of Corventis Inc.

March 2017, PAREXEL
International Corporation, a leading global biopharmaceutical services
provider, announced the launch of patient sensor solution to transform clinical
trial data collection.

The Americas holds a significant market share of
the global market owing to the presence of huge diabetic & obese
population, and increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. According to
the World Health Organization, in 2015, 9.3% of total America population is
suffering from diabetes. Additionally, during last few years there is a
significant increase in the adoption of the automation which has helped in the
growth of the market. Europe accounts for the second largest market in the
globe due to a high patient population, high healthcare expenditure and string
government support for research & development. Asia Pacific is expecting
the fastest growth for the market owing to the presence of the huge opportunity
for the growth of the market and increasing diabetic population. The Middle
East & Africa holds the least share in the market owing to the presence of
the poor economic conditions Africa. Gulf nations: Saudi Arabia and the UAE
drives the Middle East & African market due to the well-developed
healthcare sector and huge per capita income of the people.

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On July 27 and July 28, the Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) Working Group of the Advisory Committee to the NIH Director (ACD) hosted a public workshop on the scientific, methodological and practical considerations to inform the incorporation of mobile and personal technologies in the national research cohort of one million or more volunteers. The workshop will be was held at the Intel Corporation campus in Santa Clara, California, and was videocast.
This workshop built on the unique scientific questions developed during the April 28–29 workshop, digital health data perspectives shared during the May 28-29 workshop, and the participant engagement and health equity discussions at the July 1-2 workshop. A full list of workshops convened by the ACD PMI Working Group is available on the Events page of the NIH PMI website.
Agenda and time codes:
Welcome - Mr. Eric Dishman - 00:05
Meeting and PMI overview - Dr. Francis Collins - 03:18
Goals and Objectives for the Workshop - Dr. Kathy Hudson - 09:19
Mobile and Related Technologies and their Potential for Advancing Precision Medicine - Dr. Jessica Mega - 25:40
Lessons Learned from Cohorts Implementing Mobile Technologies – Dr. Josh Denny - 39:20
Mobile Technologies for Participant Engagement - Ms. Bray Patrick-Lake - 2:10:10
Variables Measurable Via Mobile Technologies - Dr. Spero Manson - 3:41:10
Social Challenges for Mobile Technologies in the PMI Cohort - Dr. Esteban G. Burchard - 5:59:16...

On July 27 and July 28, the Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) Working Group of the Advisory Committee to the NIH Director (ACD) hosted a public workshop on the scientific, methodological and practical considerations to inform the incorporation of mobile and personal technologies in the national research cohort of one million or more volunteers. The workshop will be was held at the Intel Corporation campus in Santa Clara, California, and was videocast.
This workshop built on the unique scientific questions developed during the April 28–29 workshop, digital health data perspectives shared during the May 28-29 workshop, and the participant engagement and health equity discussions at the July 1-2 workshop. A full list of workshops convened by the ACD PMI Working Group is available on the Events page of the NIH PMI website.
Agenda and time codes:
Welcome - Mr. Eric Dishman - 00:05
Meeting and PMI overview - Dr. Francis Collins - 03:18
Goals and Objectives for the Workshop - Dr. Kathy Hudson - 09:19
Mobile and Related Technologies and their Potential for Advancing Precision Medicine - Dr. Jessica Mega - 25:40
Lessons Learned from Cohorts Implementing Mobile Technologies – Dr. Josh Denny - 39:20
Mobile Technologies for Participant Engagement - Ms. Bray Patrick-Lake - 2:10:10
Variables Measurable Via Mobile Technologies - Dr. Spero Manson - 3:41:10
Social Challenges for Mobile Technologies in the PMI Cohort - Dr. Esteban G. Burchard - 5:59:16...

On July 27 and July 28, the Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) Working Group of the Advisory Committee to the NIH Director (ACD) hosted a public workshop on the scientific, methodological and practical considerations to inform the incorporation of mobile and personal technologies in the national re